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    Zaya Cadillac Margarita
    Coco G.

    This was my 2nd time at Zaya. The first time was great. This time was just OKAY. We had a reservation for 9pm and arrived on time. We had to wait about 20mins for our table. There was no room to sit at the bar so we had to wait outside. If you're familiar with DTLA, you know it smells like pee and there is lots of homeless people everywhere. It smelled terrible outside. The waitress was great. Friendly and gave recommendations. The food was good. My zaya cadillac margarita was just okay. I love the decor inside. But the music is way too loud. It's hard to have a convo.

    The tight band who played this night
    Sidney S.

    I'll love you forever. Death is not the end -- Zaya, Gods of Egypt I'm not sure I will say I will love DTLA forever but it does have a certain place in my heart, growing up in S Cal and watching California based movies since I was a child. DTLA is trying to revive itself with more residential units, cleaning up the homeless, more police but it's clearly still struggling. SF has bounced back from the pandemic much quicker. But if DTLA does make it all the way back, it will be because of places like Zaya. Places with solid food combined with tight blues & jazz bands will help get the city core get back in business as new residents move in. We enjoyed the lamb, pasta and pizza plus our starter mixed drinks. Service is hit and miss but I can imagine the staff is mostly new, and certainly young. Corkage fee was reasonable for an LA restaurant. Recommended

    Cobb Salad
    Kathy X.

    I don't know why this place is not talked about more, it has such a cool vibe to it! The interior is so cool and they have a fully stocked bar plus they have live music over the weekends! Their speakeasy shrimp is so good and garlic, it was one of my favorite bites of the evening. I also really liked their vodka rigatoni, it's cooked perfectly al dente and has spice to it. Some other things we tried was the truffle pizza, which was also really good the Cobb salad which was bright. My favorite dessert was the sticky toffee pudding. It was perfectly sweetened and sat in a pool of salted caramel. We also tried their cinnamon roll, which is on the specials menu currently, it was also really good but the sticky toffee pudding was definitely the winner here. Service is great, they are extremely attentive! Everyone that works there is super friendly, and food comes out pretty quick. There is plenty of street parking, I went on a Saturday night and had no issues finding a spot.

    Shrimp and grits
    Kelly A.

    The shrimp and grits were on point and the service was excellent. We started with spinach artichoke appetizer. Catfish platter was delicious and my guest had the cinnamon role pancakes. Well done-I'll be back!

    Date night
    Cedrick K.

    It's bringing tears to my eyes. My beautiful fiancé Ashley aka Carmel kisses! She surprised me 7 months ago to a listen to live music because she knows how much I enjoyed live music. It truly touched my heart because she wanted to surprise her hazel love lol. Our bartender and waiter Eric. Kendal were super nice and great. It was packed and they seated us upstairs so we couldn't watch the live music but we did hear it. And they also took forever on our food. I wouldn't mention it but my lady taught me to stand up and speak up. She would not take anything she did not order. Haha. Which I thought it was picky but she taught me it called paying for a service. Which now shaped the way I think By the way my fiancée is the baddest and with a great soul. Tomorrow is not guaranteed so appreciate the love ones before it's gone and you loose them. I love her for her soul and the way she believe in god and shows it. She's the light in my life that I would never want to leave because I would be in the dark and she's brings out the best in me. I appreciate all she does and the moments we created for 7 1/2 years it's the light_skin_dragon blasting of on cloud nine after this night and btw the food was great but she was my dessert and she tasted so much better and I'm talking about her lovey soul

    Lemon Love
    Letitia J.

    Fell into the Sunday's Encore Brunch situation and we had an amazing time! When you see #EatDrinkLove on the marque you know it's going to be a good time, and it was!!!!!! The Best afternoon in DTLA! Before you ask... PLENTY OF STREET PARKING! First let's start off with the live band and the speakeasy feel! Super amazing music to set the perfect mood! Beautiful atmosphere and it smells like home cooking! Our server Jasmine was the best, had so many good suggestions, we have to come back to try more. Now let's talk about the food! Chef Nae is amazing, her hands are blessed! Just when you thought you knew how to make these dishes, you discover a twist.

    Catfish, gouda grits and cornbread
    LaKendra B.

    My recent visit to Zaya DTLA was a mixed experience. While there were several highlights regarding the quality of the evening, the management of our seating situation left much to be desired. **The Highlights:** The food was undeniably delicious and served quickly, and we were thoroughly impressed by our server, who was both lovely and very attentive throughout our meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is also quite nice, making it an appealing spot for a night out. **The Experience:** The issue arose when we tried to coordinate seating with friends. We had a reservation for three, and our friends had a separate reservation for two. Upon our early arrival, we asked the hostess if the two parties could be seated together. We were informed that to do so, we would be required to pay a $150 deposit--a policy that felt unnecessary given that we were already physically present at the restaurant. After declining the deposit, we requested to be seated at least near one another. The hostess denied this request, stating that they "randomly sit guests." This explanation felt illogical, particularly because upon our friends' arrival, there were clearly two empty tables for two available near us. Instead of accommodating our simple request, the staff walked our friends to the complete opposite side of the restaurant. It was disappointing to see such a lack of flexibility when the space was clearly available to provide a better guest experience.

    Brownie ice cream cake
    Ebony L.

    Me and my partner went on a Thursday night on 06/18/2026. Our reservation was at 6:45 and we were sat immediately with lower level seating. Online it stated that live music started at 7 PM on a Thursday however, live music did not start until 845PM. Despite that the playlist that they had playing was actually perfect. We found the playlist selection to really do well with my partner, and I, and it was loud enough that you could still have a conversation with the person you're with. When the live music did start, we noticed it was a lot louder, which made it difficult to have conversation. However, the live band was actually very good. So it depends on what you're looking for. The food was amazing. We tried the artichoke dip, shrimp appetizer and steak bistro linguini. Shrimp appetizer and steak linguine were 10/10 fire. Artichoke dip 8/10. The drinks were good. Overall, great date night. I love good music and live music. Definitely competition for Delphi UCA rooftop live music. The food alone kills Delphi UCA.

    Caesar Salad
    Abria A.

    I came here for brunch while visiting LA. I arrived about 15 minutes after they opened, but it seems like they were still setting up. I did not have a pleasant experience and probably won't be back. Once I was seated it took me about 7 minutes to be acknowledged and get a water. This was after I stopped someone passing by. I then had to have someone flag my server down again when I was ready to order. I was never asked if I'd been there before, never offered any information or recommendations on the menu. I never got my server's name when she came over, and she may have checked on me once while I was there. Each time I needed something, I had to flag someone else down to assist. Overall, there were about 3 different people that had to help me due to the lack of attentiveness from my server. I think the level of service was poor, especially considering I was 1 of 2 occupied tables in the space. The Caesar salad was mid at best and the crab cakes were good but nothing special. It is a cute spot and they did have live music starting at 1pm I believe, but the service is definitely lacking. For the bill I had at the end compared to the service I probably will not be back.

    Nice ambiance
    Rich R.

    Service was great. Margaritas spot on and food was delicious. Nice staff and the ambiance was spot on.

    Micaela M.

    Zaya has been a place that has been raved about for so long, and after a few attempts at going, I finally decided on Father's Day as I felt like it would be a great time to go. Parking was a bit annoying, but it is DTLA, so that's to be expected lol. But the hostess was so sweet and made us feel right at home as I waited for the rest of the party to park and arrive. Immediately as we stepped into the place, I loved everything about the restaurant, from the decoration, to the upstairs downstairs flow, the DJ addition, and the overall set up the had to offer. The menu had a decent amount of options, and after talking with our waiter, who was decent, we chose the side of fried lobster, chicken and waffles, vegan zaya platter, and catfish platter. The standout was definitely the fried lobster, which we all said we would come back for just that again. Everything else was cool, but for the price, it seemed overpriced, especially seeing the small portions served. Although it felt like we came a little early to fully enjoy the entertainment to the fullest, we still had a wonderful time during our visit. The music, the host, and all the fun activities they had all made it what it was. My dad also won a free car wash for his Soul Train dance, but he has not yet been reached out to about that, so hopefully he'll receive that!

    Fang W.

    Such a vibe...live band was amazing I haven't been able to find dinner and jazz anywhere! Food is good, our pizzas were surprisingly good the dough was crispy yet a little chewy which is what i like. Service is great too, everyone seems like they're having fun which always helps. Can't wait to be back!

    Inside the restaurant area. Live music in the back!
    Emilio M.

    What beautiful and lively venue to have a late night dinner and listen to some live music! Zaya saved our late night outing on a rainy Saturday night! Thank you! We came from a spot around the corner (a live show) and had not eaten dinner earlier. I found Zaya on Yelp and saw that they served up dishes late night. I didn't know it would be so damn good!!! The dishes are mainly pasta/pizza (that sort of thing) it was perfect! Well plated, portioned and perfectly tasting. I'd write about the drinks but we had already had our drinks at the other spot. Anyhow...I did see some cocktails on the menu that will require my attention on a future visit! In short...if you're in the DTLA area and need a late night feast and drink...you must try Zaya! You may become a regular?

    Sorry, it's half my Lamb N' Love, missing two chops and veggies.

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    Ask the Community - Zaya

    Can I bring a birthday cake?

    I've seen groups celebrating birthdays with cake; just call ahead to make sure.

    Do you have live music on Sunday evenings?

    No, the live music is only in the afternoon for sunday brunch.

    Is there seating for shows?

    Limited seating; you may need to make a reservation in advance.

    Are kids welcome to join or is it 18+?

    21 plus I believe

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    Walking into Seven Grand in LA is an experience from the start. You are immediately transported…read moreinto what feels like a classic, hidden refuge away from the busy city streets. The ambiance has a perfect speakeasy vibe with its dim lighting and relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal spot to just hang out and grab a quality drink. The cocktail program here is absolutely phenomenal. I am pretty picky when it comes to whiskey, and since Manhattans are my absolute favorite, my expectations were high. They mixed an incredible Manhattan that was perfectly balanced with the right sweet vermouth, and their Old Fashioneds are crafted with an attention to detail that really lets the spirits shine through. We also ordered a few Paper Planes, and they were dangerously good, hitting that perfect sweet and sour note that makes you want to immediately order another round. It is not just the incredible drinks that make this place stand out, but the exceptional service from the bartenders. They are super knowledgeable and treat craft cocktail making like a true art form, all while keeping the vibe laid-back and welcoming. If you are looking for an unmatched whiskey selection and a fantastic atmosphere in Los Angeles, this place is an absolute must-visit. Easy 5 stars for sure.

    It's really hard to write this review and not sound like an out of touch whisky snob, but this is…read moreone place a whisky (and a whiskey) snob should thrive. Having been here many times over the past decade, I've discovered some great bourbons, scotches, and had some great cocktails. But those days are unfortunately in years past. In a place that prides itself in its whisky, the bartenders are sorely lacking in their knowledge around their own bar. With an extensive selection, I don't expect them to know everything, but bartenders not knowing what is meant by a neat pour (straight out of the bottle into the glassware, no ice, and not mixed) was unexpected. I'm getting the impression that while they still mix old fashioneds, a scotch such as Ardbeg is now an unusual and baffling request. I've been here a handful of times in the past few months, and it can be lively or dead, but it's now just any other bar. If you want a fun cocktail you can find anywhere else, this place will do, but unfortunately it's lost what has separated this bar from any of the other bars in dtla.

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